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2011 Volkswagen Up

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests45 (36 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,797 mi
Last recorded186,797 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration4 KYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

36 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 186,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2025 95,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 172,313 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 90,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 155,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 139,155 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 139,153 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 92,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,386 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 89,772 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES, REAR EXHAUST MOUNT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 89,772 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES, REAR EXHAUST MOUNT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 61,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 111,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 54,314 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,551 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,433 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 53,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 53,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tracking due to front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Nov 2019 83,406 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL EXHAUST SHIELDS LOOSE

Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,550 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 88,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 40,483 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,178 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 28,240 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 28,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,657 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on edge -side wall damage , no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s , o/s worn out on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight dampness at offside outer cv boots

small chips in windscreen

tyre size 225/40/18

Fail 1 Dec 2014 62,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight dampness at offside outer cv boots

small chips in windscreen

tyre size 225/40/18

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,615 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 54,221 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes split

tyre size 225/40r18

Fail 25 Nov 2013 54,221 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front wishbone rear bushes split

tyre size 225/40r18

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,787 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,546 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,602 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,935 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low and front tyresare damaged opn sidewalls

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,669 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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4 KYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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4 KYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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